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First Added - August 4 2022
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Product ID: SKU: BUNDLE-BCBAR118N
Size: 7' x 11'
Merchants Checked: 12
Available From: 1
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Our verdict on the Rowlinson 8′ x 11′ Dutch Barn
The Rowlinson 8′ x 11′ Dutch Barn comes with a barn style roof, fit with double doors, and makes use of certified sustainable materials. The windows window used on this particular 7′ x 11′ use a toughened glass glazing material (Thickness was not specified).
Base material: timber
Our experts say this has 6 stand out features. A stand out feature is something found on over 70% of the top 10% of products in a particular category or is an exceptionally good feature as rated by our panel of experts.
1. The tongue & groove cladding used on this shed is one the best available for sheds rated by our experts.
2. A 19mm thick cladding like the one used on walls of this shed is one of the best rated by our experts.
3. The mineral felt roof covering found on this shed is rated to be one of the best by our experts.
4. Our experts say this the tongue & groove floor material used here is one of the best available on all sheds.
5. A floor that is 19mm thick is something our experts say is one of the best available for this kind of shed.
6. This toughened glass glazing material is one that our experts say is one of the best available for windowed sheds.
Below is a brief overview of how some of the key points of this shed fairs across the market.
Cladding
Great, our experts say most of the cladding options used are among the best.
The tongue & groove cladding(walls) used here is the best form of construction for shed walls out of the 4 types [1] we’ve identified on same-size sheds, that you’ll also see getting used on 35% (1,543 of 4,360) of all sheds analysed [2], as well as being used on 21% (92 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds [3]. You’ll also find the tongue & groove cladding showing up on 43% of 7′ x 11′ sheds (183 in total) [4], and if we compare this item against those 183 we find it’s Expert Score is 8% higher than the average score for a 7′ x 11′ tongue & groove shed.
The walls are 19mm thick and we rate this the best thickness out of the 15 found on same-size sheds [5]. It is used on 1% of all sheds [6] and is also used across 1% of the top 10% of sheds [7] we analysed. Further analysis shows us that out of all 7′ x 11′ sheds this is the only one to use 19mm thick walls [8].
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Roofing
Osb is the of construction method used for the roofing, our experts rate this one of the best forms of roof material out of the 4 types we’ve found on same-size sheds [9]. This roofing material is used on 18% of all sheds analysed, and 8% of the top 10% of sheds. 23% of 7′ x 11′ sheds (98 in total) use osb construction for the roof, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 7′ x 11′ sheds (93), the Rowlinson 8′ x 11′ Dutch Barn is just above the average with an Expert Score of 95.
Mineral felt is used as the roof covering, and out of 5 types identified on same-size sheds [10], is said to be one of the best roof covering materials. It comes fitted on 22% of sheds and used on 49% of the top 10% of 7′ x 11′ sheds. 23% of 7′ x 11′ sheds (99 in total) make use of a mineral felt material as a roof covering, with this product having an Expert Score of 9% higher than the average.
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Flooring
Great, our experts say most of the flooring options used are among the best.
The manufactures of this shed chose tongue & groove for the floor construction, we rate this the best form of floor construction out of 3 types found on same-size sheds [11]. This type of floor construction is used on 36% of all sheds we analysed, and 59% of the top 10% of those sheds. 34% of 7′ x 11′ sheds (146 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the floor with this product having an Expert Score of 6% higher than the average.
A 19mm thick floor boarding is used here, this is the best floor board thickness according to our experts out of 12 found on same-size sheds [12]. It’s found on 1% of all sheds and used on 1% of the top 10% of sheds. 1% of 7′ x 11′ sheds (3 in total) use 19mm thick floor boarding, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 7′ x 11′ sheds (92), the Rowlinson 8′ x 11′ Dutch Barn is just above the average with an Expert Score of 95.
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Window
Toughened glass windows come installed on this shed. As a glazing option, we rate it the best out of the 6 glazing types found on 7′ x 11′ sheds [13]. This particular type of glazing is used on 12% of all windowed sheds and 58% of the top 10% of sheds with windows we analysed. 20% of 7′ x 11′ sheds with windows (53 in total) use toughened glass windows, with this product having an Expert Score of 7% higher than the average.
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Height
The height of this shed is 2700mm (9′) which is 33% more than the average 7′ x 11′ shed, giving you 672.0mm (2′) extra headroom.
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Doors
The door height is 1,875.00mm (6′) tall which is 18% or 287.15mm (0.9′) taller than the average 7′ x 11′.
The door width is 1,370.00mm (4′) wide which is 14% or 171.33mm (0.6′) wider than the average 7′ x 11′.
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You Might Also Consider
We found 352 7′ x 11′ sheds with comparable specifications. The Rowlinson 8′ x 11′ Dutch Barn has an Expert Score that is 8% higher than average and is £2 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 352 with comparable specifications the following might be of interest.
Best value – If you are looking for something comparable that costs less, then you could save £1,822 with this Optional extra – Add top coat Guernsey 7′ x 10′ Dip Treated Shed Double Door with One Opening Window Top Coat. It is priced at £172, this is 1062% less than this and has an Expert Score of 87, 7 points less than the Rowlinson 8′ x 11′ Dutch Barn.
Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 97 vs 95 for this product, the 10′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Double Door Reverse Apex Shed is the best 7′ x 11′ shed with comparable specifications, and is priced at £1,799, that’s £195 less than the Rowlinson 8′ x 11′ Dutch Barn.
High Wind Area – If you live in a particularly exposed or high wind area then having a shed with a thicker cladding and higher than average frame thickness can be preferable. We found at least 3 sheds that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
13’2 x 6’6 Shire Jersey Double Door Wooden Garden Shed
10′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Double Door Reverse Apex Shed
10′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Double Door Apex Shed
Coastal Consideration – If you live in a particularly wet or harsher environment such as by the coast then you might want to consider something with a more robust pressure treatment or something made from metal or plastic, both materials that are particularly suited to such harsh environments. We’ve found at least 3 sheds that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
10′ x 8′ Yardmaster Green Metal Shed 108GEYZ
10′ x 8′ Yardmaster Castleton Anthracite Metal Shed
10′ x 8′ Yardmaster Shiplap Metal Shed 108TBSL
Public-Facing – Extra security measures might be more of a concern if you’re placing your building in an area that is more public-facing than a garden. Features such as security windows or even having no windows at all, and the ability to lock all opening doors are usually much more important when you have something that is more public-facing. We found at least 3 sheds that have options that you might find a better fit if this is a concern you have.
10′ x 8′ Yardmaster Shiplap Metal Shed 108TBSL
10′ x 8′ Yardmaster Castleton Anthracite Metal Shed
10′ x 8′ Yardmaster Green Metal Shed 108GEYZ
More Child Friendly – If you have children and you are looking for something that has that little extra in terms of durability then tougher glazing options might be a better option. Here we have at least 3 other options that will fill those needs.
10′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Double Door Apex Shed
10′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Double Door Reverse Apex Shed
10′ x 8′ Shed Republic Ultimate heavy-duty Reverse Apex Workshop Double Door
Product Details
Comparisons of Similar Sheds
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| Expert Score | 90 | 95 | 100 | 90 | 98 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £214.99 | £1,759.00 | £199.99 | £174.99 | £2,249.00 |
| Size | 4' x 2' | 8' x 6' | 2' x 2' | 4' x 2' | 10' x 8' |
| Brand | Forest Garden | Forest Garden | Forest Garden | Forest Garden | Forest Garden |
| Material | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden |
| Cladding Thickness | 7mm | 12mm | 12mm | 7mm | 12mm |
| Guarantee | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years |
| Go | Go | Go | Go | Go |
Similar Categories
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Merchants Checked
12 different sources were used to research information on this product, and 1 contained information that we were able to use to compile the data used on this page.
The following merchants were checked on the 06 August, 2022 to see if they stocked this product.
sheds.co.uk – 1999 products checked, found 1 match.
Waltons – 231 products checked, found no matches.
Wickes – 19576 products checked, found no matches.
B&Q – 78905 products checked, found no matches.
ManoMano UK – 922302 products checked, found no matches.
Wilko.com – 21232 products checked, found no matches.
Homebase – 35509 products checked, found no matches.
Buy Sheds Direct – 1635 products checked, found no matches.
BillyOh – 1244 products checked, found no matches.
Garden Buildings Direct – 1284 products checked, found no matches.
Shedstore – 1373 products checked, found no matches.
Tiger Sheds – 635 products checked, found no matches.
1. Untreated: Any wooden structure that is left untreated will have its lifespan dramatically shortened. This is especially the case with Douglas fir or European softwoods such as Whitewood (spruce) or Redwood (Pine), most garden buildings sold in the UK are made from such wood.
The Wood Protection Association says that “the risk of attack increases significantly if the moisture content of wood, for any reason, rises above 20%” they also talk about how more lower durability cuts of wood (known as sapwood) are getting used to build with than in years gone by. They also say that “sapwood on the other hand is a source of food for many species of fungi and insects and is always vulnerable to attack.” This risk is particularly prevalent with European softwoods.
The BS 8417 code of practice (this advises on the choice of timber species and the use and application of wood preservatives) and BS EN 350:2016 (this advises on methods for determining and classifying the durability of wood and wood-based materials against biological wood-destroying agents) says the natural durability class of such European softwoods is between 3 and 5. With class 3 listed as moderately durable, class 4 listed as slightly durable and class 5 listed as not durable. All three classes have a service life of less than 15 years in a frequently wet environment (such as a UK garden). Yet the application of a preservative treatment or modification of lower durability species is designed according to BS8605 part1 (this is the British standards specifications for external timber cladding) to extend service life to 15/30 years or more.
Having a wooden garden structure supplied as untreated is relatively rare. The vast majority of wooden buildings are supplied with some form of basic treatment, usually a short term water based dip treatment. If you buy an untreated wooden building/structure then we strongly advise that you treat it annually with a solvent-based wood treatment. For full penetration it requires 2-3 coats. It is also recommended that you treat the inside of the structure as well.
If you are wanting something that will require much less maintenance throughout the products life cycle then we would strongly suggest looking at something that is pressure treated also known as tanalised timber.
By correctly treating timber you can take a sub 15 year service life for a not very durable European softwood and extend its service life to 15/30 years or more according to the Timber Decking and Cladding Association. ↩
2. Cladding types identified: feather edge, interlocking boards, interlocking log, overlap board, shiplap tongue & groove, tongue & groove, wood ↩
3. Global cladding data sourced from: All tongue & groove sheds ↩
4. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 436 tongue & groove sheds ↩
5. 7′ x 11′ cladding data sourced from: 428 7′ x 11′ tongue & groove sheds ↩
6. Cladding thickness types identified: 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 16mm, 19mm, 20mm, 34mm, 44mm, 72mm ↩
7. Global cladding thickness data sourced from: All 19mm sheds ↩
8. Top cladding thickness data sourced from: Top 436 19mm sheds ↩
9. 7′ x 11′ cladding thickness data sourced from: 1 7′ x 11′ 19mm sheds ↩
10. Roof material types identified: osb, shiplap tongue & groove, structural insulated panels, tongue & groove ↩
11. Roof covering types identified: epdm synthetic rubber, mineral felt, polyester felt, resin, sand felt ↩
12. Floor material types identified: osb, plastic, shiplap tongue & groove, tongue & groove ↩
13. Floor thickness types identified: 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 19mm, 108mm ↩
14. Glazing material types identified: acrylic, double glazed, horticultural glass, polyethylene, security windows, single glazed, styrene, toughened glass, toughened safety glass ↩